Eligibility
To participate entrants must be aged 18 or above
Midlands based or must have lived or been educated in the Midlands region
Entries are open to new, emerging, established, independent fashion and accessory designers, fashion stylists, make-up artists and photographers who specialise in fashion or beauty photography
New graduates and design creatives who have graduated from a university or training programme within the last two years
You must be available to attend our judging day date to be confirmed
National Designers: We have opportunities for national designers to showcase their collection at this years awards. (To apply completed the designers application form)
How to Apply
Choose the category you wish to enter and complete the online entry form
Add the entry to your cart and pay your administration fee
Submit four images of your most recent work to Midlands Fashion Awards
Entrants will be invited to meet the judges for a brief discussion and presentation of samples from their collection or portfolio of work to our panel of judges
All shortlisted entrants will be notified by email
Entry deadline: To be confirmed
Judging Process
Our panel of judges are representatives from different sectors of the fashion and creative industries including high end retailers, fashion buyers, stylists, make-up artists, professional photographers, magazine editors and academic institutions.
Stage 1: All entrants will be invited to meet the judges at our Judging Day in Birmingham. Entrants will have the chance to discuss and showcase samples from their collection or portfolio of work with the judging panel who will select the finalists.
Stage 2: If shortlisted, you will receive an email confirming your place as a finalist. You will be invited to showcase your collection on the catwalk, exhibit your brand or sell your products to an audience of 300 plus visitors at our annual award ceremony. Winners and runners up will be announced at the Midlands Fashion Awards.
How to Pay your Entry Fee
Payment can be made by PayPal or Bank Transfer.
Monthly payment options are available for fashion designer finalists.
For details on how to pay by monthly instalments, please email Midlands Fashion Awards
“It was amazing to be part of such a prestigious event highlighting the breadth of talent outside London. I feel over the moon to have won Young Designer of the Year 2017, made even more special by the quality of work from the other graduates in the same category”
“I was overwhelmed when I heard my name called out as the winner. To be recognised and rewarded at such a respected awards ceremony, and among such incredible talent, is a true honour”
“I am thrilled to have won Accessory Designer of the Year’! The Midlands Fashion Awards provides an amazing showcase of the talent we have across the Midlands and to be honoured at the event was a delight ”
Designer Entry: Fashion Designer, Emerging Designer, Sustainability Award, Accessory Designer, Young Fashion Designer
Designer Registration
£0.00
Creative Entry: Fashion Photographer of the Year, Fashion Stylist, Makeup Artist, Rising Star Makeup Artist
Creative Registration
£36.00